(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Simple, straightforward texts touch on important aspects of American history: the hysteria of the 1690s, the excess of the 1920s, the perseverance of the 1930s, the role of investigative reporters in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The choppy writing lacks depth, but photos and archival reproductions support the information. An open, inviting design makes these presentations accessible. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: America Has Fun, Climbing out of the Great Depression, Digging Up Dirt, and Salem Witch Trials.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Simple, straightforward texts touch on important periods of American history: the challenges at home and abroad during World War I, the role that art played during WWII, and women's roles during World War II. The writing is choppy and lacks depth; photos and archival reproductions in an open, inviting design make these presentations accessible. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: The Art of War, Rosie the Riveter, and Yanks in World War I.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Simple, straightforward text touches on Robinson's troubled youth, military service, and challenging career as the first African American Major League Baseball player. The writing is choppy and lacks depth, but photos and archival reproductions support the information in the text. An open, inviting design makes the presentation accessible. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Simple, straightforward texts touch on important aspects of American history: the hysteria of the 1690s, the excess of the 1920s, the perseverance of the 1930s, the role of investigative reporters in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The choppy writing lacks depth, but photos and archival reproductions support the information. An open, inviting design makes these presentations accessible. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: America Has Fun, Climbing out of the Great Depression, Digging Up Dirt, and Salem Witch Trials.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Simple, straightforward texts touch on important aspects of American history: the hysteria of the 1690s, the excess of the 1920s, the perseverance of the 1930s, the role of investigative reporters in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The choppy writing lacks depth, but photos and archival reproductions support the information. An open, inviting design makes these presentations accessible. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: America Has Fun, Climbing out of the Great Depression, Digging Up Dirt, and Salem Witch Trials.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Simple, straightforward texts touch on important periods of American history: the challenges at home and abroad during World War I, the role that art played during WWII, and women's roles during World War II. The writing is choppy and lacks depth; photos and archival reproductions in an open, inviting design make these presentations accessible. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: The Art of War, Rosie the Riveter, and Yanks in World War I.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Simple, straightforward texts touch on important aspects of American history: the hysteria of the 1690s, the excess of the 1920s, the perseverance of the 1930s, the role of investigative reporters in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The choppy writing lacks depth, but photos and archival reproductions support the information. An open, inviting design makes these presentations accessible. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: America Has Fun, Climbing out of the Great Depression, Digging Up Dirt, and Salem Witch Trials.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Simple, straightforward texts touch on important periods of American history: the challenges at home and abroad during World War I, the role that art played during WWII, and women's roles during World War II. The writing is choppy and lacks depth; photos and archival reproductions in an open, inviting design make these presentations accessible. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: The Art of War, Rosie the Riveter, and Yanks in World War I.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. From Abigail Adams's plea to "Remember the Ladies" to the passing of the women's suffrage amendment in 1920, Donlan documents the struggle for women's voting rights by looking at the lives and work of the movement's leaders. The choppy leveled text is enhanced by well-chosen photographs and quotes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Covering a wide range of topics--from the pop culture of Route 66 to the creation of the U.S. Constitution--in an open and inviting page design, these books offer glimpses into America's past. The emphasis on visual primary sources (posters, photographs, maps) as well as the easily readable if unexciting text makes the information accessible to struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: How Did This Happen Here?, The Birth of a State, Crooks, Cowboys, and Characters, Designing America, and Route 66.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. This series entry provides struggling readers with a surprisingly thorough picture of this famous American inventor, scientist, writer, and statesman. The short leveled sentences are choppy, but sidebars of additional information, many illustrations, and quotes from Franklin and others enhance the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. A choppy leveled text discusses the Cherokee, their history, and the Trail of Tears, though Donlan doesn't succeed in conveying the scale of this tragedy. Captioned photos and illustrations break up the text; reproductions of primary source maps are often difficult to decipher. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. In their coverage of Civil War battles, Mathew Brady and his team of photographers paved the way for future photojournalists. Appropriately, Brady's photographs are the focus here; they're accompanied by a choppy leveled text that gives readers a glimpse of Brady's work as well as what life was like for those directly involved in the war. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Covering a wide range of topics--from the pop culture of Route 66 to the creation of the U.S. Constitution--in an open and inviting page design, these books offer glimpses into America's past. The emphasis on visual primary sources (posters, photographs, maps) as well as the easily readable if unexciting text makes the information accessible to struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: How Did This Happen Here?, The Birth of a State, Crooks, Cowboys, and Characters, Designing America, and Route 66.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Fry was an American writer who helped over two thousand people, including artist Marc Chagall, escape from the Nazis and come to the United States. Fry's story is enhanced by some background information, including introductory chapters on Hitler and the Holocaust. Many black-and-white photographs of Fry and other visuals support the text, which is mostly made up of short, choppy sentences. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Covering a wide range of topics--from the pop culture of Route 66 to the creation of the U.S. Constitution--in an open and inviting page design, these books offer glimpses into America's past. The emphasis on visual primary sources (posters, photographs, maps) as well as the easily readable if unexciting text makes the information accessible to struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: How Did This Happen Here?, The Birth of a State, Crooks, Cowboys, and Characters, Designing America, and Route 66.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Covering a wide range of topics--from the pop culture of Route 66 to the creation of the U.S. Constitution--in an open and inviting page design, these books offer glimpses into America's past. The emphasis on visual primary sources (posters, photographs, maps) as well as the easily readable if unexciting text makes the information accessible to struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: How Did This Happen Here?, The Birth of a State, Crooks, Cowboys, and Characters, Designing America, and Route 66.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Covering a wide range of topics--from the pop culture of Route 66 to the creation of the U.S. Constitution--in an open and inviting page design, these books offer glimpses into America's past. The emphasis on visual primary sources (posters, photographs, maps) as well as the easily readable if unexciting text makes the information accessible to struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: How Did This Happen Here?, The Birth of a State, Crooks, Cowboys, and Characters, Designing America, and Route 66.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. This slim, easy-to-read volume uses the example of the Crow Nation to highlight the history of Native American tribes. Subjects include "Before/After the White Man Came" and "Traditions and Ceremonies." The writing can be awkward and choppy, but the information is solid. Many well-captioned black-and-white and sepia-toned archival photographs and some drawings decorate the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. These books introduce readers to a wide range of popular topics in American history with an emphasis on primary sources such as maps, photographs, and newspaper clippings. Unfortunately, the writing style is inconsistent, making some books more polished than others. Repetitive definitions of challenging words (covered within the text, in a sidebar, and in the glossary) needlessly interrupt the flow. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these American History through Primary Sources titles: Following Freedom, George Washington, Strike It Rich in Cripple Creek, The Dirty Thirties, Rebirth of a People, and Smokestacks and Spinning Jennys.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett